CARS FROM A TO D    

Alfa Romeo 147

ALFA

ROMEO

156

Alfa Romeo 

Spider 96on

• Voted Car of the Year 2001      Alfa Romeo 147         

• Handsome, individual styling, tidier after facelift.                                             

• Face lifted in 2005; one of the most character full cars in the class                     

  You're paying for the performance and that Italian pedigree chassis. So don't expect too much extra kit in the base model. Most used cars have all the options you want, though.

• Antithesis to the soulless compact executives on the market. ALFA ROMEO 156

• Beautifully designed coupe-style body working in emphatically Italian style        

• Delivers real driving pleasure and oozes charisma.                                         

2.0 TS, 2.4 JTD and V6 have alloy wheels, stainless steel tailpipes, headlight washers. Lusso features velour trim, mahogany-effect console, wooden steering wheel, climate control. V6 adds alloy wheels. Selespeed transmission is F1-style clutchless manual transmission system. Q-System is four-speed auto with manual override.

Been around since '96; still manages to turn heads, due to the irresistible look the Alpa romeo spider

• Comes with a cracking range of engines which add up to a typically Italian     exercise in motoring passion.

• Great to look at, great to listen to, and a pleasure to use.                               

Original cars had 15-inch alloy wheels, electric mirrors and a stereo. The optional Lusso pack added leather upholstery and 16-inch alloys. A mild facelift in July 2003 saw Lusso become the standard trim with Power steering, electric front windows and MOMO leather upholstery. A CD multi-changer, sat-nav and electric seats are optional. 

Audi A2

Audi A3

Audi A4

Audi A6

Audi TT

A fresh, distinctive but instantly recognisable look

From the first glance, you know that the A6 marks a significant step forward for the class.

This gearbox combines the benefits of a conventional 6 speed manual gearbox with the qualities of a modern automatic.

BMW 3

SERIES

BMW

5 SERIES

BMW

7 Series

BMW X5

BMW Z4

All are powered by inline 6-cylinder engines characterized as “smoother than satin” by Car and Driver, “silken” by Road & Track, “turbine-smooth” by Auto Week

• All-aluminum suspension and body front section components
• New six speed manual gearboxes
• Second-generation iDrive  technology
• Adaptive headlights
• Brake force display

This was the E32 and was available in 730i and 735i. In 1987 the 750i and 750iL were introduced
In 2001, BMW introduced a new 7 series which will be available soon.
The new 7 series will come available as 735i or as 745i 8 cylinders but smaller 6 cylinders and diesels will also follow.

 BMW's Plant 10.1, located in Spartanburg, South Carolina.

Z4 has been the opposite, with BMW experts trying to pump as much engine noise into the two-seat cabin as possible.

This engine is standard on PT Cruiser GT.

To put all that power into motion, choose from a five-speed manual transaxle or an optional four-speed automatic

Buffeting is largely kept to a minimum thanks to the glass wind deflector behind the seats Interior space is sacrificed for striking looks

Comes with pretty much everything you could want to have fitted to it. Best gadget has to be the spoiler that pops up automatically at 60mph or whenever you flick the switch

ABS with EBD is part of the ‘Safety Pack’ at £650. And you’d be silly to begrudge the £60 ‘Comfort Pack’ of seatback tables, front armrest and Modubox shopping trolley.
 

It doesn't thrill like the old Saxo, but it was never really going to. The small old car's agility and poise is rarely matched anywhere in hot-hatchdom these days

XANTA

This one is on one level and builds up and is very easy to fill up without too much bending over.

The interior is a big step forward for the Koreans Air con and a spacious interior make for pleasant trips. Adequate legroom for rear passengers.

A well equipped range, with 3x3 seatbelts, ABS and dual airbags for all models. SE adds side airbags and SX has electric windows and air conditioning

MATIZ

Plenty of room, supportive seats, but performance suffers noticeably with every extra passenger.

Twin airbags, split seats on all models. Options are cheap, plenty of deals and special editions offer more kit for your money.

A spacious rear with comfortable seats and lots of legroom. Enough room for three over short distances, or four for longer trips.

Two trims, 1.6 SX and 1.8 CDX. Both are well specked. SX has electric windows, air-con and a chilled glove box. CDX adds climate control and some wood trim. A major omission is a CD player, an option on both models